Project Management Software for Architects
PROJECTminder® for architects is a practice management tool specifically created for architects. With 16 of the AJ100 and over 200 other practices as customers, PROJECTminder® is a proven solution to the issues faced by architects in today’s challenging market.
How can PROJECTminder help an architectural practice?
There are several ways PROJECTminder project management software is delivering value to our customers;
Staying on budget
With fees under pressure but clients not relenting on their requirements, it has never been harder to deliver a profitable project. By breaking projects down by work stage PROJECTminder project management software allows you to see quickly and easily how a project is performing. If one stage has over run you then have the chance to change your budgets going forward to pull in the over run.
The bulk of our clients have their timesheets completed weekly, directly into PROJECTminder project management software. This means that they can see exactly what the time, expense and purchase invoice costs are on their projects at any point in time.
This approach has proved particularly effective when seeking to reclaim variations. Many clients are now reclaiming smaller variations that last year would have been ‘hidden’ in a more profitable project.
Forecasting for the future
One of the key requirements for keeping a business on track when times are hard is accurate forecasting of future work and the ability to model ‘what if?’ scenarios. PROJECTminder project management software can generate weighted revenue and resource forecasts quickly and easily - allowing you to get the best possible picture of the coming months.
With access to such powerful reports, you are better placed to plan headcount and new business activities to ensure the continuity of your company.
Saving administrative over heads
PROJECTminder project management software is often used in lieu of administration or practice management staff. Many practices tend to cut fee earning staff when times get tough and keep admin staff. The issue with this approach is that admin staff cannot generate revenue. When the green shoots of recovery appear a practice needs to make sure they are in a position to capitalise on any opportunities that arise.
Implementing PROJECTminder project management software will ensure continuity of information and reporting with the option to reduce administrative over heads and retain your important fee earning staff.
Removing manual processes around time and expenses, contact management, billing and forecasting can save a full time position. The costs of PROJECTminder project management software per month in relation to a salary cost would make this change a sound investment.
What they said...
“We found that PROJECTminder was the most intuitive and flexible practice management system on the market for architects. The IRIS PROJECTminder team did an excellent job in providing and implementing a solution for our practice, and we feel that the new-found transparency of our management information will help us to meet our strategic goals.”
Robert Staplin, Financial Controller, AWW Ltd
